2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · DN55 BYK
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13/12/2005. Recorded mileage 157,641 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1896cc
DN55 BYK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2023
- 157,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DN55 BYK Mileage History
- 13/12/2021151,518 mi
- 13/12/2021151,518 mi
- 12/05/2023157,634 mi+6,116 mi
- 12/05/2023157,641 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 4,343 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
DN55 BYK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (DN55 BYK) between December 2021 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))”.
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